4 key points : Revelation 14: New Heavens, New Earth, New Jerusalem

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The Promise of a New Heaven and New Earth

The sermon highlights the biblical promise of transformation, where God will create a new heaven and new earth. This signifies a complete renewal of creation, free from the effects of sin and suffering. This promise assures believers that God’s ultimate plan is one of redemption and restoration.

The New Jerusalem as Our Eternal Home

The imagery of the New Jerusalem serves as a powerful reminder of our eternal dwelling place with God. It is described as a place of unimaginable beauty and divine presence, where God’s people will experience joy and peace. This hope encourages believers to persevere through trials, knowing that a glorious future awaits them.

God’s Presence Among His People

One of the central themes of the sermon is the profound reality that God will dwell among His people in the new creation. This intimate relationship restores what was lost in the Garden of Eden and signifies a deep connection between Creator and creation. The assurance of God’s presence is meant to comfort and inspire believers in their faith journey.

The Call to Live in Light of Eternity

The sermon concludes with an encouragement for the congregation to live in anticipation of the coming kingdom. By understanding the promises of the new heaven and new earth, believers are called to align their lives with God’s purposes. This involves sharing the hope of the Gospel and reflecting Christ’s love in the present world.

sermon summary : Revelation 14: New Heavens, New Earth, New Jerusalem:This sermon explores the prophetic vision of a new existence promised in Revelation. It emphasizes the hope and restoration offered to believers through God’s coming kingdom. The eternal city of New Jerusalem is depicted as a place of peace, joy, and divine presence. Encouraging the congregation to look forward to this promise, it serves as a reminder of the ultimate victory over sin and suffering.

The sermon analyzes the chapter available in the Young Bible below, see the full text by following the link

Revelation 21:1-5/ Young

1. And I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth did pass away, and the sea is not any more;
2. and I, John, saw the holy city -- new Jerusalem -- coming down from God out of the heaven, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband;
3. and I heard a great voice out of the heaven, saying, `Lo, the tabernacle of God [is] with men, and He will tabernacle with them, and they shall be His peoples, and God Himself shall be with them -- their God,
4. and God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes, and the death shall not be any more, nor sorrow, nor crying, nor shall there be any more pain, because the first things did go away.'
5. And He who is sitting upon the throne said, `Lo, new I make all things; and He saith to me, `Write, because these words are true and stedfast;'